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Capulet Monologue from Romeo and Juliet

From Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare

male · defiant · 1:49 min

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Content thee, gentle coz, let him alone, A bears him like a portly gentleman; And, to say truth, Verona brags of him To be a virtuous and well-govern’d youth. I would not for the wealth of all the town Here in my house do him disparagement. Therefore be patient, take no note of him, It is my will; the which if thou respect, Show a fair presence and put off these frowns, An ill-beseeming semblance for a feast. (TYBALT: It fits when such a villain is a guest: I’ll not endure him.) He shall be endur’d. What, goodman boy! I say he shall, go to; Am I the master here, or you? Go to. You’ll not endure him! God shall mend my soul, You’ll make a mutiny among my guests! You will set cock-a-hoop, you’ll be the man! (TYBALT: Why, uncle, ’tis a shame.) Go to, go to! You are a saucy boy. Is’t so, indeed? This trick may chance to scathe you, I know what. You must contrary me! Marry, ’tis time. Well said, my hearts!—You are a princox; go: Be quiet, or—More light, more light!—For shame! I’ll make you quiet. What, cheerly, my hearts.

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Capulet is addressing a conflict at a feast, urging his cousin to overlook a perceived slight and maintain a respectful demeanor, emphasizing the importance of family honor and social decorum.

40s · trust · family · honor · power · identity

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